Drift Away
Drift Away is a song by Dobie Gray. This song was written about the Beach Boys.
"Drift Away" is infamous for being covered by bands and people all over the world for years. The list includes:
Bo Bice, on the show American Idol
It was recently made re-famous by Uncle Kracker.
This song is also a famous "goodbye" or ending song for concerts. Many bands use this a filler live for a last song, usually in prep for an encore. The reason for this is the beat, which is very catchy, and is easy to add a guitar solo on the end of to spice things up before the final note... and then the encore. It has been covered live my an incredible number of bands, and it's easy too see why! This song has become a hit among soft rock addicts.
Lyrics:
Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you, to carry me through
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Yeah, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You've helped me along, you're makin' me strong
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Oh, oh, oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Nah nah nah, won't you, won't ya take me, oh take me